https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0322https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0322.jpgReynolds, Joseph J.1861/09/13 Elk Water CampWheeling, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Elk Water Camp 4 am 13th 1861. If you have any troops disposable send them at once to Beverly. Cheat Mountain is attacked in front & in flank & our communication temporarily cut off we will reestablish it today this post threatened by a strong force in front exchanged a few shots yesterday PM at long range and will hold the position at all hazards. J. J. Reynolds Brig Genl 56.D.173 paidReynolds, Joseph J. to Pierpont, Francis H.